‘Special-forces’ travel: Chinese woman wins admiration after climbing 5 famous peaks in 5 days
A woman from southwestern China has climbed five famous mountains in five provinces in five days, earning widespread admiration on social media. The climber, surnamed Peng, began her journey in her hometown of Guiyang, Guizhou province, on September 23, the Xiaoxiang Morning Herald reported. She climbed Mount Hua in northwestern Shaanxi province the following day, then Mount Heng in neighbouring…
In southwestern China, 27-year-old Peng embarked on an impressive 5-day climbing adventure, ascending five renowned peaks across five provinces. Her journey began in Guiyang, Guizhou province, on September 23, and continued to Mount Hua in Shaanxi province, Mount Heng in Shanxi province, Mount Tai in Shandong province, and Mount Song in Henan province, concluding at Mount Heng in Hunan province on September 28.
Collectively known as China’s Five Great Mountains, these peaks are revered for their natural beauty and cultural significance. Peng, an avid mountain climber, was drawn to the challenge after encountering a themed tour promoting the climb. She documented her hiking routes using the Liang Bu Lu app and completed the trek, sleeping on trains at night.
Peng described her daily climbs as taking between four to nine hours, with a total of 39,000 steps per day. The only exception were Mount Hua and Mount Heng, where she utilized a cable car for the descent. Despite the grueling effort, Peng reported feeling exhausted after the final peak but recovered quickly that evening, without experiencing muscle soreness or fatigue.
In fact, she even shed 0.5kg by the end of the challenge. While initially uncertain due to the intensity of the trek, Peng completed the challenge smoothly, partly due to support from locals along the way. She advised potential participants to carefully consider their physical condition and prioritize safety when undertaking such physically demanding trips.
The challenge falls under the growing trend of "special troop style" travel, characterized by physically demanding trips involving many tourist attractions in a short time and on a low budget. Social media users in mainland China have praised Peng's accomplishment, calling her a heroine and expressing admiration for her ability to overcome difficulties.
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